I wish to register the following comments regarding the above consultation.

Option 1: Support.
Of the three options I would favour Option 1. I have lived in Hockley for 24 years, our three children grew up here. I love living in Hockley and would hate to see it change drastically. It is a friendly place, when you walk to "the village" (it is still widely known as "the village") people say "good morning" to each other. I am not saying it's perfect, no place is, but it would be sad to see it develop into a larger town.

Options 2, 2a, 3 and 3a: Object due to inadequate highways infrastructure.
I recognise there is a need for housing, especially affordable housing, but when developers put in housing, where are the roads and the services to go with them? I worked in Benfleet for 17 years and I always tried to avoid being on the Hockley Road between 4.30 - 6.30 p.m. There is only one road from Rayleigh - Hockley and if a lorry is parked, or a car breaks down the traffic does not move. With a new development proposed in Rochford the situation will only get worse, another 500-600 houses, with a knock on effect of up to 1000 additional vehicles. The position has eased a little with the arrival of Cherry Orchard Lane, but it's common sense to know that the planned development in Rochford will have an effect on the Hockley Road.

Options 2, 2a, 3 and 3a: Object
I have attended the Catholic Church, Pope Piux X1 since I have lived here. As a parishioner I can only see disadvantages to having a link through our Catholic Church from Spa Road to Southend Road. An alleyway could create graffiti, litter and a disruption to our Services. The number of people it may attract to park in the Library Car Park I am sure would be minimal, if people are not prepared now to walk a few steps around the Spa Pub a walk-way through the Church grounds will not encourage them to do so either. This land is owned by the Church and I sincerely hope the Church would not grant permission for this access.